Oooh, let's see, tips:

Don't overspend!!! It seems simple, but it's really easy to do if you don't keep track of what you're doing.

NOC is completely right about everything he said. Invite people you want there, though if your parents are helping to pay, that might be an issue. However, give them a set number of people, or, alternatively, pick a place that only allows a certain number of people. You'll have to stay in a certain range. That's only if this would be an issue.

Bridal magazines are your friends! Personally, I liked Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, and The Knot local edition. They're not as likely to convince you to buy thousand dollar invitations.

Certain etiquette is important (sending thank you cards) and certain etiquette can frankly go fuck itself (getting invitations hand addressed). Do what YOU want to do, and be creative.

I've got some older mags floating around, and some guides that aren't particularly dated. I can send them to ya if you want. :)

Most of all: HAVE FUN!! Don't overstress, keep a basic checklist of what needs to be done, and don't mind asking for help from your friends.
We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love. ~Author Unknown